| Flying can be very scary for some. Many | | | | |
| people would rather not ride in an airplane | | | | • Structural or design problems |
| because of fear of being involved in a tragic | | | | |
| plane crash. This is just common since | | | | • Negligence of Federal Air Traffic |
| aviation accidents really do happen at times. | | | | Controllers |
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| Aviation accidents can lead to disastrous | | | | • Negligence in a third party's |
| results. Passengers are at risk every time | | | | selection of a carrier |
| they travel by airplane or other aircrafts. | | | | |
| They can never tell if an unforeseen tragedy | | | | • Negligence of Flight Service Station |
| will cause them their lives, or injure them | | | | employees |
| severely. It is unnerving to think that it | | | | |
| might be the last time they will be stepping | | | | • Bad weather condition |
| in on a plane. | | | | |
| | | | • Contaminated fuel |
| The Federal Aviation Administration stated | | | | |
| that, in over the next 20 years, air travel | | | | • Improper maintenance |
| is anticipated to double. This increases the | | | | |
| risks of accidents occurring involving air | | | | There is an answer to what caused an aviation |
| transportation. | | | | disaster. It will take an extensive |
| | | | investigation and a thorough research to |
| When we talk of aviation accidents, what does | | | | uncover whose fault should the accident be |
| this specifically refers to? The | | | | asserted to. |
| International Civil Aviation Organization | | | | |
| defines aviation accidents as an incidence | | | | Air transportation accidents involve a number |
| connected with an aircraft's operation, which | | | | of legal issues. Depending on the situation, |
| happens between the points any individual | | | | claims may belong in federal or state court. |
| embarks the aircraft. These have the | | | | Treaties and conventions cover accidents |
| objective of flying and after all individuals | | | | concerning international flights. |
| have gotten off, wherein: | | | | |
| | | | As common carriers, domestic airlines have an |
| • someone was seriously or fatally | | | | exceptional duty to protect you and your |
| injured | | | | loved ones from harm. This includes watching |
| | | | out for your safety while you are getting on |
| • the aircraft sustained structural | | | | and off the plane, and while on board. When |
| failure or damage; or | | | | aircrafts fail to conform to their duty of |
| | | | care, serious consequences may occur. |
| • the aircraft is missing or is | | | | |
| entirely inaccessible | | | | Plane accidents survivors and the surviving |
| | | | loved ones of a plane crash victim are |
| In summary, an aviation accident is an | | | | protected under the law. Federal, state and |
| occurrence other than an accident, associated | | | | international laws afford various levels of |
| with the operation of an aircraft, which | | | | rights to these poor individuals. |
| affects or could affect the safety of | | | | |
| operations. An accident in which the damage | | | | Aviation mishaps resulting to personal |
| to the plane is considered irrecoverable, or | | | | injury, especially cases of wrongful death, |
| in which the plane is destroyed is frequently | | | | should take immediate legal action on the |
| called as a "hull loss." | | | | part of the victims. Lawsuits on plane |
| | | | crashes should be filed as soon as possible |
| What kinds of aircrafts are associated with | | | | before the statute of limitation imposed on |
| aviation accidents? This involves both major | | | | your case waives your right to file charges. |
| air carriers or major airlines and general | | | | |
| aviation. General aviation includes all | | | | Attorneys who have expertise on aviation |
| non-commercial aircraft including large | | | | accidents can provide valuable assistance in |
| business jets, small planes charter flights, | | | | pursuing for your personal injury claims. If |
| helicopters, pleasure crafts and hang | | | | you lose a loved one, or was injured within a |
| gliders. | | | | flight, you could sue the parties who are |
| | | | responsible for the damages you have |
| The most ordinary causes of accidents | | | | incurred. Aviation accident attorneys will |
| involving these aircrafts are: | | | | make sure that you obtain all possible |
| | | | compensation you deserve. |
| • Pilot error | | | | |
| | | | For immediate legal assistance on your |
| • Federal Aviation Administration | | | | personal injury claim brought about by |
| regulations violations | | | | aviation accident, log on to our website and |
| | | | seek the aid of our Los Angeles attorneys. |
| • Faulty equipment | | | | |